It comes after Ardagh's Cian McPhillips finished fourth in the 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championships.

It comes after Gardaí on patrol in Longford town last week discovered a jeep parked over a blue parking space.

The figures have been released by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Cllr Laurence Fallon says there had been cases in the past where non-Roscommon residents were excluded from the honour.

The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland is holding the walks in 40 locations.

A consultation period on the development took place earlier this month.

The Ardagh athlete came fourth after fast finish in the 800m final at a new Irish record of 1:42.15. 

Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'